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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

This Easter pattern is almost ten inches tall. It's hard to believe Easter is almost here. We have had almost no winter here in Kentucky. It's been very mild. I'm not complaining but spring is not far away.

For many of you who don't have heated workshops spring can never get here soon enough. Our winters are mild enough that I can heat my shop with a kerosene heater. This winter I have used it maybe three times. I can work without the heater down to about 50 degrees. After that I like to start the heater if I'm going to be in the shop over a few minutes. Because my shop is insulated pretty well I usually only have it on for half an hour. Then I can turn it off for a couple hours. It's much easier to heat my shop than to cool it.

I have a portable AC unit in the shop but I have to run it almost nonstop to keep the temp under 80 degrees during hot weeks.(tough on the electric bill) I like to work around 70 degrees so the summer is more difficult that the winter for me. I feel for you folks in the deep south and far north. I know I could have it much worse.

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Information: Off topic

Back in the day they were called tinkerers. Today they are called makers. Same thing just a different time and new tools.

I know there are many makers (tinkerers) who read my blog. We like to just go out in the shop and make things. There is a great deal of satisfaction in building something with your own hands and then putting it to use.

A few weeks ago I bought a 3D printer. I had pretty much written off the technology as a "not ready for prime time" fad for the consumer market. I knew the big research companies used 3D printing with great success but I also knew they spent millions to make it happen. No way a $1,500 3D printer could really do anything for me in my shop. I was wrong in two ways. It did not take a $1,500 3D printer, it took a $200 3D printer. I was also wrong about it not being useful for me.

Within the first week I had designed, printed and sold a few hundred dollars worth of product. I paid for the printer in one day. Granted I have a following that allowed me to reach an audience but it still blows my mind.

I have continued to teach myself 3D CAD. It's not easy by any stretch but it is achievable with some effort. I still have along way to go but I'm getting there. Without learning the CAD software I would have no use for the 3D printer. Printing things other people have designed is not something I care about.

Today I designed and printed the objects in the picture above. They may not look exciting but to a tinkerer they are magic. That 1/4" 20 bolt was designed in free software, printed on a $200 3D printer and it fits perfect. Yes they are plastic but they are strong enough for many applications. Yes I could run down to Home Depot and get a 1/4" 20 bolt for 20 cents.

None of that matters because now I can design and make custom hardware. If I need a bolt with a specialized head I just have to design it. If I need a custom bracket, no problem. They won't work for every application but they don't have to. Wood won't work for every application either but I still use it.

This technology is not for everyone and in that way it really is not for the consumer market. It is however a fantastic tool for anyone with the desire to learn new things.

Support for All Filament Types: The heated build plate and wide range of extruder temperatures allow this printer to work with any type of filament, from basic filaments, such as ABS and PLA, to more advanced materials, such as conductive PLA, wood and metal composites, or dissolvable PVA.

Compact Desktop Design: Featuring a small footprint and basic, open frame design, this 3D printer is compact enough for any desk.

Ready to Print: Unlike most other low-cost 3D printers, this printer ships fully assembled and has already been calibrated at the factory. We even include sample PLA filament and a MicroSD card with preinstalled models, so you can start printing right out of the box! Heated aluminum build plate nozzle cooling fan for printing all filament types. Complete kit with sample PLA filament, bed scraper, and MicroSD card with preloaded model files. Micro USB and MicroSD card connectivity. PC and Mac compatible. Compatible with Cura, Repetier, and other software

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.

The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make.

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order.
Click the picture to order.

You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker.
Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.

The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.

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Papa's Custom Patterns.

Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.

Think Safety

Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.__________________________

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